
Riyad Mahmud’s directorial venture ‘Kanta’ explores the pervasive issue of corruption in different offices focusing on the story of a clerk who misuses his position for personal gain.
It was released on the OTT platform Bongo on Friday.
Popular actor and director Sharaf Ahmed Zibon portrayed the main character in the drama while Solaiman Khoka, Twink Carol, Saiful Islam Rafi and Sushma Sarkar, among others, played different characters in the drama, which was also written by Riyad Mahmud.
Mushfiqur Rahman Manzu, Bongo’s chief content officer, commented on the drama’s relevance and appeal.
‘Kanta is a very timely story. Through humour, it highlights the harsh reality of today’s society. Bongo always strives to bring unique and engaging stories to our audience. I believe the audience will relate very well to the story of “Kanta”,’ said Mushfiqur Rahman Manzu.